in a funk
Down and blue
In a funk describes a state of low spirits, mild depression, or emotional slump.
The funk is a gloomy mood that settles in and lingers: She's been in a funk ever since she lost her job.
Someone in a funk feels unmotivated, dispirited, or unable to shake off melancholy.
Getting out of a funk usually requires time or a change of circumstances.
- depressedPersistently sad, spiritless
- downToward lower ground
- down in the dumpsSad and dispirited
- bluePrimary color; also sad
- gloomyDark and dispiriting
melancholy · bad mood · slump · rut · in a rut · low · out of sorts · moping · sulking · brooding · dejected · glum · moody · dispirited · bummed · blah · doldrums · malaise
- mood idiomsbad mood, black mood, dark mood, foul mood, in a mood
- anger expressionssee red, seeing red, lose your temper, blow a fuse, blow a gasket
- irritabilitycranky, grouchy, grumpy, irritated, annoyed
emotional state
in a funkin high spirits
Cheerful, energetic mood
on top of the world · elated · cheerful · happy · joyful
mental outlook
in a funkoptimistic
Expecting positive results
hopeful · enthusiastic · motivated · energized · fired up